This exquisite silk "miyamairi" kimono showcases vibrant yuzen-painted 'karako' figures—Japanese folklore children akin to cherubs—and a 'takarabune' lucky treasure ship motif. Enhanced with delicate embroidery highlights, this ensemble comes complete with a matching white silk juban undergarment. Its dimensions measure 33 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end by 38 inches in height (84 cm x 97 cm).

This artwork is featured on pages 240-241 of Ceremonial Textiles of Japan, 18th to 20th Centuries. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

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